Forest Avenue Elementary School vs Washington K8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
Washington K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
617 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Washington K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 699 | #688 of 699 |
| National rank | #2011 of 50,301 | #48402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 617 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 15% |
| city | Montgomery | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 13.3).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 15%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 18%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 74.6%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Avenue Elementary School better than Washington K8?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 13.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Avenue Elementary School and Washington K8?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue Elementary School: 617. Washington K8: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue Elementary School and Washington K8 rank in Alabama?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is 11th of 699 and Washington K8 is 688th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).